Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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